Tires

snow_monkey

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You are getting into a topic where everyone has their 2 cents. F-250's and 350's are very hard on tires due to their weight and suspensions. With these large trucks poor quality tires will stand out quickly. If you are going to sell go cheap. If you are going to keep the truck good tires would be a wise choice. We want a pic when you mountem up!!!!
 
You are getting into a topic where everyone has their 2 cents. F-250's and 350's are very hard on tires due to their weight and suspensions. With these large trucks poor quality tires will stand out quickly. If you are going to sell go cheap. If you are going to keep the truck good tires would be a wise choice. We want a pic when you mountem up!!!!

True statement. I have had dunlop radial rovers on my last three trucks. I would run the stock tires (either good years or firestones) into the ground in about 20,000 miles to 30,000 miles and then buy the Dunlops, which would usually last me intil I traded the truck in. My last truck was a 2002 f-250 powerstroke and when I traded it in just a few months ago with 150,000 miles, she was on her second set of Dunlops that each respectively had about 60,000-70,000 miles on them. The Dunlops are a little more aggressive than what most trucks come with, are much cheaper than a good year or firestone equivalent and also are 12 ply tires compared to most out there that are 8 or 10 ply, I believe.

Of course most of the answers here are bridgestone, nitto and the like. Which all have good products. But the last time I bought tires (maybe 4 yrs ago) for a truck, the dunlops depending upon vendor were anywhere from $35to $50 less a tire than those popular brands mentioned above. So, just my ¢.02. Good Luck!

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indy_500

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Just as a side note, i agree with what was previous said. My dad had a 95 silverado 1500, put new tires on it with 90,000 miles and the rings on the pistons were basically gone by 105,000 miles. So he wasted about $600 on his brand new bridgestone duelers, but man those tires sounded great! They had a nice humm down the road, the truck sounded awesome too, but he's never had a chevy that's lasted. They just seem so much tougher than fords but ergg i'm getting off topic. Anyways, make sure your going to keep the truck for a while, if you are, invest in tires, it's worth it. My dad now has wildcat tourings on his 02 F-150, he likes them but i think they perform terrible in the snow. They don't make a sound. We were going up north in a snow storm 2 years ago and while we were in green bay, we were going over a bridge hauling the trailer and the his tires started spinning and the trailer went over into the other lane. luckily there wasn't a car there, i said my first swear word around my dad around that moment. I literally crapped my pants. So ya wanna know what might be a good idea if u really can't decide? go look around at car dealers for trucks with certain tires and ask to test drive them. Or just ask to test drive a buddy's if possible. Just my 2 cents.
 

cdsprague

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I tried the Yokohama Geolanders on my 04 2500HD and absolutely hated them! I bought them because the Revos would have to be ordered and I didn't want to wait and also because the Yokohamas were in stock. They also looked like the Revos and were cheaper. Boy, what a big mistake! Those things would get stuck on a dog turd! They were crap on snow!
 

nytro_rtx

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i've had great luck with the terra-grapplers on my f250 psd, i've gotten 50000 miles plus on the 2 sets i've had on it and am having a new set put on it today. 1st ones put on just before 50,000, another just over 100,000 and these at 165,000 so i can't complain. i keep them rotated every 10,000 also.
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Falcon20

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Tires. Everyone has a preference, as do I. What no one is mentioning is are they using a P-metric or LT tire. I'm in the market for tires (265/70-17) myself on a '06 K1500 Silverado Z-71. Really don't care for the Goodrichs that were on it when I bought it. What I have found is that load range C and D in the LT tire has gone the way of the dodo. Have not gone to Goodyear yet. What remains is load range E which increases the cost of the tire substantially. I would prefer an LT tire but not at the increased cost of an E tire. And if your wondering I really do not tow much but I also don't want to overwork whatever tire is in use when I do.
I'm hesitant to run a P-metric tire but cost has become a factor. I'm partial to the Bridgestone Dueler AT/RH-S or Revo2 as I've gotten 70K on Dueler ATs in the past, twice. Also prefer open channels in center blocks, not sipes, for water evacuation. Its an issue in FL. A side thought. Anybody have any experience with Nexen tires?
Thoughts? Comments? Thanks!
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cuzzinolaf

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I had a set of Grapplers ordered and canceled that. I then spent a lot of time researching across many websites and forums. I ended up getting Firestone Destination A/Ts in a 285/70-17 with a load rating E. OTD they were $797 for four tires. They are the number one rated A/T tire on Tirerack and supposedly have great traction in snow, rain and everyday use. They had almost a point higher than the Revo 2s in their longevity rating as well. I'll post a before and after picture once I get them installed tonight. Thanks for everyone's input.
 
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dude...before you get those....make sure they are 285/70-17 XL....XL is for XTRA LOAD....the side walls are way thicker....and you can get those tires at POMP's dude for alot less than that....POMP's is all over da area and up north too fer any problems or warranty issues....800 is way too much IMO.....those MASTERCRAFTS are way better than FIRESTONES and cost about 600 instead of 800 and those are XL's...also POMP's carrys KELLY SAFARI AWR's XL's which are awesome and so are BF GOODRICH RADIAL T/A's....each one of those brands in the XL's has gone roughly 80,000 miles.....the MASTERCRAFTS are on their second vehicle now and still have 3/8 tall treads after 60,000 miles and are only rated for 50,000...but im anal about rotating them...well good luck....save a buck at POMP's....they might even have those FIRESTONES for less dude...the one i go to is off the CLINE AVENUE FRONTAGE ROAD by CRAZY KAPLAN's FIREWORKS STORE which can turn into a 2 fer 1 shopping event....but i dont know where that came from eh?
 

cuzzinolaf

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dude...before you get those....make sure they are 285/70-17 XL....XL is for XTRA LOAD....the side walls are way thicker....and you can get those tires at POMP's dude for alot less than that....POMP's is all over da area and up north too fer any problems or warranty issues....800 is way too much IMO.....those MASTERCRAFTS are way better than FIRESTONES and cost about 600 instead of 800 and those are XL's...also POMP's carrys KELLY SAFARI AWR's XL's which are awesome and so are BF GOODRICH RADIAL T/A's....each one of those brands in the XL's has gone roughly 80,000 miles.....the MASTERCRAFTS are on their second vehicle now and still have 3/8 tall treads after 60,000 miles and are only rated for 50,000...but im anal about rotating them...well good luck....save a buck at POMP's....they might even have those FIRESTONES for less dude...the one i go to is off the CLINE AVENUE FRONTAGE ROAD by CRAZY KAPLAN's FIREWORKS STORE which can turn into a 2 fer 1 shopping event....but i dont know where that came from eh?

I just called the local Pomps. They said the XL isn't the E-Rated tire and it doesn't have the thicker sidewall. They told me the XL is the normal tire for SUVs and isn't meant for hauling like the E-rated.

Anyway, their price was $916 installed for all 4.
 

yamadooed

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I've got the Stones on three outta four of the fleet and I can't wait to wear out my stock BFGoodies rugged trails on my yoda so i can upgrade em to sum destinations...
 
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fcat700

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I have the BFGoodrich Long Trail T/A load range "E" on my Chevy 2500HD and love them. Very quiet and comfortable highway tire. I'm not sure of the mud/sand traction as 99% of my miles are on the road however I do pull a 11,000 lb fifth wheel camper and they work great there too. There...my .02. PZ
 

slimcake

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I have a silverado 2500 hd. I pull alot of heavy trailers and farm machinery. I went with the good year silent armor pro grade tires this time. I noticed right away that they were a little wishy washy but after they broke in that went away. Traction is great. They are quiet. Have only about 15k miles on them so far but they look like new yet. I think the key to good wear is rotating every 10k miles. Also air pressure is very important.
 

cuzzinolaf

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I have a silverado 2500 hd. I pull alot of heavy trailers and farm machinery. I went with the good year silent armor pro grade tires this time. I noticed right away that they were a little wishy washy but after they broke in that went away. Traction is great. They are quiet. Have only about 15k miles on them so far but they look like new yet. I think the key to good wear is rotating every 10k miles. Also air pressure is very important.

My Firestone Destinations improved the ride noticeably from what was on the truck. I bought the e-rated tires and am now wondering what is the best PSI to run them at. They can handle up to 80psi which is nuts. I'm thinking 40-50psi for everyday driving and the best fuel economy.

Here are the pics from before and after. Not too much bigger but looks good IMO.

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Rupp Collector

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Went from 265's to 315's on my 2500 Dodge. Amazing what gearing this diesel higher did for milage. Went with Goodyear Wrangler Extremes. Very nice looking tire, excellent traction and minimal road noise. I've got over 40,000 on the tires now, and by looking at them should get another 20 - 25,000. Not a bad price either. Good luck!
 

landoman

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General Grabber AT2. Cheaper than the bridgestone and reviews were good. I got mine on Tirerack.com and they were on my door the next day.
 

yamadooed

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CuzO Did you buy them at the local stone dealer??? BeCuz they gave me the recommended print out psi of all four which I really only change when towing...
 
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